Tottenham 3 Wigan 1

Wigan fans left White Hart Lane last night somewhat despondent after seeing their side comfortably beaten by Tottenham, but at least they know striker Hugo Rodallega will see out the season at the DW Stadium.

Wigan fans left White Hart Lane last night somewhat despondent after seeing their side comfortably beaten by Tottenham, but at least they know striker Hugo Rodallega will see out the season at the DW Stadium.

The Columbian, who is out of contract at the end of the season, was strongly linked with both QPR and Fulham throughout transfer deadline day, but in the end no deal was done.

Wigan themselves tried to bring in United’s teenage striker Will Keane, and couldn’t close the deal on Watford defender Adrian Mariappa despite having a bid accepted by the Championship club.

The 3-1 defeat by Tottenham leaves Wigan bottom of the table and facing a real battle now to save their top-flight status.

Tottenham romped to victory thanks to a Gareth Bale double and Luka Modric’s first-half strike to put Redknapp’s team just five points short of the top of the table.

“It was really disappointing,” he said. “First half we weren’t anywhere near as good as we could be. We allowed Spurs to really punish us.

“The performance wasn’t anywhere near good enough where we should be at this stage of the season.”

Martinez was also angry the game took place just hours before the transfer window shut given that Rodallega was subject of intense speculation all day. “I don’t think it was a good idea. It becomes a bit of a circus,” he said.

“One of my players was in the middle of that speculation and it’s not the right way to approach one of the most important games for this football club like this.

“An individual’s career should be second to that of the football club.

“It’s just ridiculous, it affects human beings.”

Martinez also lambasted referee Lee Probert for not sending off Tottenham’s Benoit Assou-Ekotto for a late high challenge on Franco Di Santo.

“It was a red card,” the Wigan manager said.

“It was high. It’s another big decision and it seems it’s the normal thing – big decisions against us.

“I was shocked and surprised when Lee Probert didn’t show the red card because he was in a great position.

“We were very fortunate because Franco escaped the tackle with minor injury and I’ve seen broken legs from that.”